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Pink Villa
13 hours ago
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Mahavatar Narsimha Hindi Box Office: Hombale's animated blockbuster collects Rs 124 crore in 3 weeks, gets impacted by War 2 and Coolie
Mahavatar Narsimha has been a surprise blockbuster, setting new records with its phenomenal theatrical run. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the blockbuster movie has performed exceptionally well at the box office, particularly in its Hindi-speaking markets. It has been out for three weeks since its release today. Let's take a look back at its overall collection in Hindi so far. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) fetches Rs 45.25 crore in 3rd week, collects Rs 124 crore overall Released on July 25, 2025, the Hindi version of Mahavatar Narsimha earned Rs 29 crore in the first week of its release. Ashwin Kumar's movie then fetched Rs 50 crore in the second week. The blockbuster film added Rs 1.75 crore on the third Thursday, bringing its third week's business to Rs 45.25 crore. Now, the three-week cume collection of Mahavatar Narsimha stands at Rs 124.25 crore in Hindi markets. Mahavatar Narsimha faces War 2 and Coolie Mahavatar Narsimha, a joint venture of Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, finally met with War 2 and Coolie at the box office today. Touted as the highest-grossing animated movie in India, it was impacted by the arrival of both the new releases. Mahavatar Narsimha earlier left behind Dhadak 2 and Son of Sardaar 2. Now, all eyes are on how the devotional blockbuster movie will sustain itself amid the big clash in the upcoming week. Since both Hrithik Roshan's and Rajinikanth 's respective films have faced rejection in Hindi markets, Mahavatar Narsimha will gain momentum during the weekend. Mahavatar Narsimha in theaters Mahavatar Narsimha plays in theaters now. Tickets for the movie can be booked from the box office or online ticketing applications and websites. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Mahavatar Narsimha' roars past Akshay Kumar ‘Toilet- Ek Prem Katha' and Varun Dhawan's ‘Judwaa 2' to become 80th biggest hit of Hindi Cinema
Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha achieves a historic feat. It becomes the highest-grossing Indian animated film. The film earns Rs 138.75 crore in India within 20 days. It surpasses several Bollywood blockbusters. Positive word of mouth and strong visuals fuel its success. The film's performance paves the way for future installments. It proves the potential of Indian animation. In a historic milestone for Indian animation,Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha has officially entered the list of the Top 80 highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, overtaking some of Bollywood's most successful live-action blockbusters. The Ashwin Kumar directorial, the first installment in the ambitious seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, has grossed Rs 138.75 crore in India in just 20 days, edging past Varun Dhawan 's Judwaa 2 (Rs 138.55 crore), Ayushmann Khurrana's Badhaai Ho (Rs 137.31 crore), and Akshay Kumar 's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (Rs 134.42 crore). What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that Mahavatar Narsimha is an Indian animated film, while animation as a genre has found success but Indian animation has been on par with its international counterparts. Not only has Mahavatar Narsimha broken that long-standing barrier, it is now the highest-grossing Indian animated film ever, setting a benchmark that future productions in the space will aspire to match. The film's box office journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Opening with a modest Rs 1.35 crore on Day 1, Mahavatar Narsimha picked up pace quickly, fueled by positive word of mouth, stunning visuals, and a storyline deeply rooted in Indian mythology. The first major boost came over the weekend, with collections like Rs 3.25 crore (Day 2), Rs 6.8crore (Day 3), with week 1 collection in Hindi ending at Rs 32.45 crore. The film in week 2 saw a bigger jump than week 1 where it minted Rs 54.95 crore from it's Hindi version. The combination of high-quality animation, compelling voice performances, and deep rooted emotions that blended epic orchestration with devotional undertones created a cinematic experience that appealed across age groups. The film's success also lays the groundwork for the upcoming installments of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, a planned seven-part animated epic chronicling the avatars of Lord Vishnu. For now, Mahavatar Narsimha has not just made history for animation in India it has proved that strong storytelling, rooted in culture but presented with modern technology, can rival and even surpass mainstream Bollywood the film was expected to experience a drop in it's collection thanks to the release of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR's War 2 taking up most of the screens but muted response to War 2 can make space for Mahavtar Narsimha thus giving a major push to its collection of Rs 185.50 across multiple languages . "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mahavatar Narsimha' box office collections day 20: Rs 185.50 cr and counting; Telugu occupancy holds steady midweek
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Ashwin Kumar's 'Mahavatar Narsimha' continues its impressive run at the box office, showing no signs of slowing even as it enters its third week. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 4.50 crore (all languages) on its 20th day. This has pushed the epic movie's total India net earnings to Rs 185.50 crore. This performance comes after a strong 19-day haul of Rs 181 crore. Weekend peaks, weekday stability Mahavatar Narsimha - Official Malayalam Trailer After opening with Rs 1.75 crore on day one, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' hit a high of Rs 23.5 crore on its third Sunday. Monday and Tuesday of this week saw a natural drop. On the positive side, the collections remain steady which is a sign that the film has found a loyal audience base. Notably, the Hindi version has contributed the largest share to the earnings. This was followed by Telugu, while the Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam versions. Occupancy trends in Telugu markets For its 20th day, the Telugu 3D version recorded an overall occupancy of 16.32%, with night shows performing the best at 22.08%. The 2D version saw a slightly lower average at 14.33%. But still drew consistent crowds, particularly in the evening and night slots. 'Mahavatar Narsimha' is now eyeing the Rs 200 crore mark. Meanwhile, the movie's collections are expected to be affected due to the strong competition from 'Coolie' and 'War 2' on August 14. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sevastopol: New Container Houses – Take A Look At The Prices! Container homes | Search ads Learn More Undo DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project's box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@ .
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mahavatar Narsimha 3rd Wednesday Hindi Box Office: Hombale's movie nets Rs 2.5 crore, to welcome Coolie and War 2 tomorrow
Mahavatar Narsimha has been a massive box office success. Its performance has been a landmark achievement, setting a new benchmark for animated films in Indian cinema. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the blockbuster animated movie has scored quite well, particularly in the Hindi-speaking markets. Here's what Day 20 of Mahavatar Narsimha looked like. Mahavatar Narsimha adds Rs 2.5 crore on Day 20 in Hindi Jointly backed under the banners of Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, Mahavatar Narsimha has been maintaining a good hold in the Hindi markets since its release. Ashwin Kumar's directorial has added Rs 2.5 crore to its net box office collection on the third Wednesday. It comes after the blockbuster animated film witnessed growth yesterday due to the Tuesday discount facility in cinemas. The first and second week collections of Mahavatar Narsimha stood at Rs 29 crore and Rs 50 crore, respectively. In the third weekend, Hombale Films production recorded Rs 34 crore. Touted as the highest-grossing animated movie in India, it now boasts a cumulative collection of Rs 122.5 crore net in the nation. Note: The collections exclude 3D handling charges Mahavatar Narsimha to face a reduction in shows after War 2 and Coolie's arrival Mahavatar Narsimha has one day left before it runs parallel to the Independence Day weekend arrivals, War 2 and Coolie. Ashwin Kumar's movie is expected to have a reduction in its shows in Hindi markets starting from tomorrow. While the Hrithik Roshan -starrer is eyeing an opening of Rs 35 crore, the Rajinikanth-led film will likely start its journey at Rs 6 crore in Hindi. Mahavatar Narsimha in theaters Mahavatar Narsimha plays in theaters now. Tickets for the movie can be booked from the box office or online ticketing applications and websites. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Uttar Pradesh government praises Mahavatar Narsimha for cultural revival
As 'Mahavatar Narsimha' roars at the box office, the Uttar Pradesh government is all praise for the film. It applauded the animated film on Wednesday for its significant contribution to reviving Indian cultural heritage. The film has been recognised for its unique portrayal of historical narratives and its impact on youth.A post on the Instagram account of Uttar Pradesh Tourism read, 'Mukesh Kumar Meshram, principal secretary of tourism and culture at the Uttar Pradesh government, met with the director of the much-acclaimed animation film, Ashwin Kumar, and Saurabh, director of India Think Council. The meeting featured an in-depth discussion on the film's plot, its deep historical foundation, and the advanced technology used in its creation.(sic)advertisementIt further noted, 'The official appreciated the initiative. He emphasised that the film, dedicated to honouring deities and preserving timeless values, stands as a distinctive and commendable endeavour to inspire the youth. (sic) ' Despite having a slow start, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' has crossed the 200 crore mark globally and Rs 100 crore mark in a conversation with India Today, Kumar recently spoke about the success of the film at the box said, 'When a film like this does Rs 100 crore in its first week, it's overwhelming. Honestly, it's very difficult to predict how big something will become. But the people have spoken, their hearts have spoken, and once faith is restored, there's no stopping it.""We are the most diverse land of faith in the world, and perhaps the cultural resonance and spiritual connection touched people deeply. Did I think it would become this big? I knew something special would happen because the subject is powerful, but imagining it at this scale was difficult. Now it's begun to roar, and I'm curious to see where it goes,' he added.'Mahavatar Narsimha' has been produced under the banner of Kleem Productions and presented by Hombale the favourable reception of 'Mahavatar Narsimha', Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have announced an ambitious series of sequels. These will explore the ten divine avatars of Lord Vishnu, starting with 'Mahavatar Parshuram' in 2027 and concluding with 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2' in film was released in 3D and in five Indian languages on July 25, 2025.- Ends
